President Bush Announces Secretary of State Nominee

This video originally aired on Tuesday, November 16, 2004.

About This Video

President Bush announces Condoleezza Rice as his new nominee for Secretary of State. The President discusses Condoleezza Rice’s qualifications for the position, and urges the Senate to confirm her as the new Secretary of State.

Discussion Questions

  1. Define the president’s cabinet in your own words.
  2. To what position has President Bush nominated Condoleezza Rice? Why does President Bush say that the position of Secretary of State is especially important in the world right now?
  3. What are her qualifications? Explain, using details from the President’s speech. Why does the President ask for the Senate to confirm Condoleezza Rice as his Secretary of State? Explain.

Keywords

Cabinet and Advisors, EXECUTIVE, President, Roles and Responsibilities

Related Subjects/Topics

  • The President
  • Presidential Cabinet
  • Separation of Powers

Speakers

  • President Bush
  • Condoleezza Rice
    Advisor on White House National Security